More Young Voices: It takes a lot to be a best friend

Who hangs out with you and likes all the things you like? A friend, of course! These are the things a friend should have: responsibility, kindness, and leadership.

Aslynn Rose Glover Stockwell Grade 3

I think what it takes to be a best friend is, well, a lot of things. For example, a best friend should be nice, like some of the things you do, and shouldn’t care if you want to play different things (because you can). They probably should also like to do things that you like to do. Like, if you play sports, then maybe your friend might also like sports. But, most importantly, they should like you for who you are. Shelby Vaughn Otwell Grade 5

A best friend doesn’t make fun of how you dress or how you look. They don’t make you do something like smoking or other things. They don’t start stories that aren’t real. They don’t make fun of where you live or how you live. They don’t care if you’re rich or poor. They will help you do different things. River Padgett Otwell Grade 5

Paige Gander St. Benedict Grade 3

To be a best friend, you have to have each other’s backs. A best friend wouldn’t lie. A best friend would not leave you through thick and thin. A best friend is like a brother or sister to you. A best friend gives you courage when no one else does. A best friend would do anything for you. To be a best friend, you cannot laugh at each other. As a best friend, you want to cheer each other up and not bring them down. That’s what it takes to be a best friend. Noah Whann Otwell Grade 5

Larry Heller Westside Catholic Grade 5

It takes a lot to be a best friend. You have to care about them. You give them compliments and you spend a lot of time together. Communicate with each other. Stick up for each other. Be there for them. Treat each other like family. Never let them go. Don’t let anyone hurt them. Jaydlyn Goeppner Otwell Grade 5

Gus Spradlin St. Benedict Grade 3

Grant Martin St. Wendell Grade 4

You always need friends by your side. I call my friends “buddies,” and buddies need to stick together. If buddies stick together then nobody would get hurt. By being best companions you must have trust in one another. Buddies have to stand up for their friends. They also need to stand up for each other. You can play some where with your companions or you can invite one another out. You can come to your companions’ sports games to show your support and respect. By being a friend I can trust them to help me on my homework and with my jobs. Superlative companions need to be friendly to be friends. By being friends you need to offer them some food or a snack to them when they visit your house. My friends are sort of like my family members because I trust them like I trust all of my family members. When I go over to my friends’ houses I need to be polite and have good manners. If you don’t, your best friends’ parents might not let you come over again. That would totally stink! Having best friends are epic and fun. If you are sad they cheer you up. If you are lonely they play and have fun with you. That’s why I trust my best friends in every way possible. This is what friendship is all about. Evan Herr St. Wendel Grade 4

What does it take to be a best friend? It takes a lot to be a best friend. To be a best friend you need to be really kind. Best friends love to play together. Let your best friend get in front of you in line. You need to be patient with your friend. My friends and I like to play basketball and four square at recess. When you play games with your friends you need to be fair and include everyone. I love to dance and write songs with my friends. It takes a lot to be a best friend. Eva Word St. Benedict Grade 3

When I think about being a best friend, I will treat them with respect. I will do my best to make them laugh. I will be really kind so they feel happy. When one of my friends plays a sports game, I will play with him or cheer him on. I will do my best to be a good friend. I will play with my friends because it feels great to be by them. Brandon Burke Oak Hill Middle School Grade 3

If you want to be a best friend, you have trust like my best friend and me. When one of us is sad, we are always there for each other. And when one of us is mad, we are still there for each other. You need to be cheerful and you need to support your friend. You don’t want to be mean. This is why my friend and I are still friends. Charity Arnold Oak Hill Middle School Grade 3

What does it take to be a best friend? When I find someone that is lonely, I try to cheer them up, or if someone is hurt I help them get up and ask if they’re OK. Another thing I do is make things for my friends to help them have a good day. Those are some things I do to be a friend. Cora Kirsch Oak Hill Middle School Grade 3